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Review
. 2022 Jun 29;26(2):83-88.
doi: 10.7812/TPP/21.110. Epub 2022 Jun 15.

Lateral Hip Pain: Relation to Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Michelle J Lespasio  1
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Review

Lateral Hip Pain: Relation to Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Michelle J Lespasio. Perm J. .

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a synopsis of the current medical understanding of lateral hip pain, highlighting greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) and its relation to lateral hip pain. Common causes of lateral hip pain, GTPS as a cause of lateral hip pain, prevalence of GTPS, clinical presentation of GTPS, associated risk factors, history and physical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options are described. A quiz serves to assist readers in their understanding of the presented material.

Keywords: GTPS; greater trochanteric pain syndrome; hip pain; lateral hip pain; trochanteric hip bursitis.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared

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